Cajun Wreck 2008
21 to 24 February
Photos from Saturday activity



The misery is now completed -- these are new Voyageurs welcomed into La Societe
Grande de la Louisianne

Back Row:  Tom McCormick, Patrick Collins, Steven Tucker, John Dutra, Chris Leleux, Ronal Dominque

Front Row: Albert Francis, Tony DeHoven, Mary Frazier, Donna Fransen, James Harris, Lee John


Tables on both sides of the room were filled with Voyageurs eager for the rituals to begin -- and there was another table across the back of the room!

Dudley LeBlanc and Adam "Ray" Blanchard dished up the Jamabalya which was enjoyed by all


At left :

James Tarver
T. P. Fowler
Larry Aytes
Danny Bennett
Jim Canada
Joe Caldwell
Carl Leismann


At right:

Grand Chef de Gare Bill Bayles


Grand Chefs de Gare -- 3 were, 1 is, 1 wannabe
Joe Caldwell (Candidate 2008-09). Harold Burson (2003-04),
Bill Bayles (2007-08), John Cobbs (2005-06), Ed Grow (2006-07)

Feelin Good?
Jim Canada has to check out the
Mardis Gras Bead Bra worn by
"Red" Miller

James Hall and Harold Burson
are waiting for their turn

J. C. Clark was seen wearing it later --
he filled it out better than "Red" did --
if I can locate his photo, I'll post it.


The rest of the photos below are from the Saturday evening banquet

T. P. Fowler, Milt Harrison, Joe Caldwell
Shirley & David Lutrell
Carroll Michaud
Charley Parent & Frances
P. L. & Des Landry, Bernie Sampson, David Rabius, Bill Bayles
Tom McCormick and Family
"Red" Miller & Dot
Dan & Irene Puckett
Chef de Chemin de Fer Bernie Sampson
Grand Chef de Gare Bill Bayles
Cajun Humorist Murray Congue
Chef Bernie Sampson presents Red Chapeau to Correspondant Donna Fransen, V. 201
Grand Chef de Gare Leonard Walters (1966) recognized as 50-year Voyageur
Voyageur Jerry Cruthis, V. 1588, designed and constructed this special gift for Chef de Chemin de Fer Bernie Sampson

Photo at left: John DeMoss is handing the gift to Chef Bernie as
Grand Correspondant Hank Kwiatkowski tells  the audience about the origin of the gift.
Voyageur Marion "Frog" Morrison, Historien V. 137, received Nationale 1st Place Award for Scrapbook
V. 309 New Voyageur Albert & Leester Francis
posed for photo after the banquet.  He looks a little better than in the earlier photo at top of page.  .
These two couples share the same Wedding Anniversary date -- both were joined on
23 February 1964.

They have been celebrating the occasion at the Cajun Wreck for several years, maybe all of them.

Paul & Des Landry
Claude "Sonny" & Linda Pearson

44 years and still counting!
Congratulations!
See you next year!

Chef de Chemin D\de Fer Terry Sims 2006-07
presents a Box Car pin collection to "Red" Miller, selected as the recipient by the luck of the draw.
Humorist Murray missed no opportunity to poke fun at folks, including Dan & Irene Puckett.
Chef de Chemin de Fer 1999 Verne Eccleston
Sous Correspondant Nationale Gary Beatty
Wolfgang "Dieter" Grethmann -- Joseph & Ruth Matherne
John C. Clark, William W. Becknel, Sr.
Johnny Square, Joyce McGee, Ken Reisenwebber
Dick & Linda LaDue, Frank Bihm -- four others unidentified
James & Mavis Hall -- two unidentified couples
Jerry & Mrs. Freeman, Terry Sharp (standing in background), other couple not identified